Battle For Space
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Why Russia’s claims of a space race with Chinese help has more to do with geopolitical posturing
High-profile Sino-Russian space projects are few and far in between. China no longer needs international help and runs an effective homegrown space programme.
Richard de Grijs, The Conversation
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Anti-satellite missile test: Russia’s needless display of power has threatened peaceful use of space
The action forced the International Space Station crew to take shelter.
Melissa de Zwart, The Conversation
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India’s Mission Shakti shows that global treaties on keeping space peaceful must be re-examined
New Delhi claimed its ASAT test was peaceful. When terms such as ‘peaceful’ are open to interpretation, it’s time to update laws governing how we use space.
Bin Li, The Conversation
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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India launches its communications satellite for South Asia, which Pakistan had snubbed
Experts say this is the first time India has launched a satellite with a clear foreign policy agenda, as against a commercial, defence or scientific one.
Scroll Staff
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The BRICS summit comes to Goa amid protests against mobile towers and felled trees
Villagers in South Goa have also opposed the ban on fishing and water sports ahead of the two-day event.
Pamela D’Mello
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Behind the MNS attack on Fashion Week: a dispute over expansion of Mumbai's oldest museum
The Bhau Daji Lad museum, where the fashion show was to be held, wants to build a parking lot over a neighbouring playground. Residents and political parties oppose this plan.
Aarefa Johari
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes